High leverage
High leverage possessions are those where the outcome has an above-average impact on which team wins the game, based on the score, time remaining, and relative team strength. Learn more
Minimum 150 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | ![]() | Nikola Jokić | 41.5% |
| 65 | ![]() | Will Barton | 22.2% |
| 89 | ![]() | Aaron Gordon | 19.1% |
| 101 | ![]() | Bryn Forbes | 18.4% |
| 103 | ![]() | Monté Morris | 18.2% |
| 179 | ![]() | Austin Rivers | 8.7% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2021-22 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Trae Young (45.7%, ATL), Joel Embiid (45.3%, PHI), Devin Booker (43.3%, PHX), Nikola Jokić (41.5%, DEN), and Ja Morant (41.0%, MEM).





